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Welcome aboard Tom. Sweet ride and your timing is perfect as spring IS here!!!

OK OK I guess I'm batting 1000! Well really 62 Years and 9500 in fines. Must have been the wanking and being drunk in a pub that sent me over. Good thing they didn't ask if I did them both at that same pub!!!

Thanks for the info., are you going to have the plate checked for fractures? Cost for the twin plate? Pictures?

Well that's all very nice but are you happy with the results?

Oh Yeah! I was looking for this link a few weeks ago and couldn't find it. Thanks for bringing it back!!!!!

Speed Channel is sorry to announce that there will be a short interuption of our normal incessent broadcasts of NA$$CAR, V-TWIN, multi-hour pre-race telethons, Texas Lardtales and anything else that goes around in circles to make room for..... Wait for it......... TA DAA! The "Valentino Rossi Show" Direct from Spain! And yes it's from Spain and kind of direct but sort of delayed. (we're really sorry for the delayed thing but we find it kind of confusing when the racers go this way and that, faster, then slower and sometimes leave the track all together) But we know that if we don't show some other forms of racing we can't really call ourselves Speed now can we. Please bear with us as it will all be over in a few hours and trust us things will be back to normal very soon.

Is that front fender high enough....OR WHAT!

Jim that would be great!

There was a thread about a guy being a real genius a short while ago but this is legit. http://www.georgebeale.co.uk/ This months Motor Cyclist mag. tells the story about George Beale who replicates bikes like the Benelli 6, some of you may be aware of him but what I didn't know is that he has been buzy remaking the Honda RC174 250 6 race bikes!!!! Talk about genious, he had an origional engine from Honda to take measurements from when he took it out of the crate he thought it was just the empty cases it was so light, but it was a complete motor. They believe it was the last one built for Hailwood before Honda left Moto GP so the enginering challange was formidable to say the least Needless to say with enough $$$$$$ and time anyone could own a working copy of what I think is probably the most coveted race bike of all time. When Honda needed to run a couple of the origionals out in public receintly they needed to replace the oil radiators and turned to George to make them for him as no one else knew how. Truely Oh..., to hear one wailing at 17000 RPM down the straights at some track, or to (dare I think it) have one between my legs.

Wow Jaap, Nice lid. Shoei or Arai fit? How much? Would you send me one?

FREE ICE CREAM!!!! mmmmmmmmmmmm.......

WTF! This part really cracked me up! "The ARMEC Tremola I is the perfect addition for sporty high performance motorcycles. The 14" 3rd wheel as well as the two others are equipped with 185 mm wide sport tires. Testing in the Swiss Alps brought the three brakes of the ARMEC integral brake system to absolute perfection." Whoooooo. Ya Right, like high performance is really important with a side car. Does the monkey come with it?

Hey guys there is a great show on Real TV channel tonight (US) called "Long Way Round" It's about Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman preparing to ride BMW's around the world. It' really quite good even though I don't have a clue who Charley is, my guess is you folks in the UK could fill me in. Looks like it's going to be a series and will continue on. Thank goodness it's NOT a reality show. Does anyone know about this? Check it out.

Received my shirts today! Like everyone else I think they look great!! I got both red and green and think the green ones look the best. Once again thanks Jaap.

"you may get sucked off" Is that like getting "blown off shore"

Found this in Motor Cyclist mag. Anyone have any experience with them, I find the V-11 tank offers no grip. http://techspec-usa.com/overview.html

Paul, any idea what class they will put him in? I think it will be great to see him here in any case!!!!

So tell me is the flywheel made out of aluminum on the Scura? All the pictures I've seen they look like steel. What gives?

Have a picture of a buxom blond with a T shirt that says "I've got the pussy, so I make the rules!"

Looks like a nice secure home. Guzirider makes a good point, sometimes you NEED to sit down with a drink and just gaze upon the object of your desires. You know... soft lights, soft music just to set the mood.

Oh Oh! I've watched too much! Now I've got to go wash something.........

Wow Goozer, Awesome photo, have to use it as a desktop image till spring.

I'll add my I work for a boat dealership in sales and I think there are some parallels to cycle sales. When a customer comes in for service with a product we sell but was purchased elseware I think most sales/service people take it personally. They have lost a sale, they are pissed off at the other guy that "whores" his pricing to move product. (for what ever reason) With all the pricing available over the internet it's so easy to get a better deal if your willing to travel some. So now I'll give you the dealer's prospective, without sugar coating anything. When a customer comes in to get service, especially warranty or adjustmants not preformed at delivery we don't jump for joy. The mark up on the sale of some accessories is not going to add very much to our bottom line at the end of the year. I know every little bit helps but remember we're really pissed off at the guy who made the sale not you really but your the only one there. Dlaing is correct, most mfg.'s don't pay much for warranty and some expect the dealer to absorb any adjustment costs as part of doing business. But here's the real rub. We've (dealers) got our own customers to take care of and they must come first. We have invested $$ and time developing relationships with them so that's our first priority. The best thing for us (dealers) to do is to not show our feelings and take it as it comes and hope that the next time we will earn your business. Buyers must take a real look at what the true savings really are. The amount saved traveling for the deal vs the amount of "good will" you will receive from the local dealer who (hopefully) made a fair profit. The other dealer knows that he will probably never see you again so take a little less, move a unit and keep the $$. I have had customers travel 1600 miles round trip to save $1200 to $1500 on a $26000 boat motor and trailer package. On the face of it, it sounds like a no brainer. They bring it home and "life it good". So now, a few weeks later the trailer bearings were not packed properly at the factory or the bilge pump switch has decided to go south, maybe the other dealer put in a cheap battery to save a few bucks. This shit seems to go on and on sometimes. We need the customer to pay for the work to be done or we are stuck getting authorization for warranty, order parts and do the work, this takes a service consultant, a parts person and a warranty claim filed to get re-embursed. Usually we will not loose money but were not going to push our customers aside to "fit you in" so you can go out and fish. ride etc. this weekend. We usually hear " well you sell them you should fix them no matter where I bought it!" Yes this is true, but, and there is always a but. So bottom line for me is... how much are you really saving when all things are considered. Sometimes it's alot and it's worth putting up with the B/S with getting things serviced and getting the "cold shoulder", sometimer not. Only you can decide and every situation is different. My best advise is to do your homework and THEN go to the dealer you would like to develop a relationship with and give him the opportunity to do his best to match your best deal or at least come close enough to earn your business. Sorry for the long reply but after all it is winter and I can't ride or fish for many weeks to come.

I was just about to order new Ferodo brake pads for my Scura, found several recommendations here and was wondering if anyone has any experience with switching from Brembo to Ferodo. I know that Brembo's are good brakes but how do they compare to Ferodo's I know I don't want sintered pads so with Ferodo it would be "platnums" or the Brembo equivlent.

It IS the noise, the accessories AND the destination for these guys. That's why the spend so much on the Hardly Abelson clothing and those off the shelf "accessories" put them on and load them up on the custom trailer and off they go to do burn outs. It's the one true way to manhood.